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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
12 hours ago

Starmer accused 'finding accommodation for asylum seekers' than 'hard working young people' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Sir James Cleverly accused Sir Keir Starmer of prioritizing asylum seekers over the needs of hardworking young Britons, expressing outrage at claims of ample housing for them.
UK politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Self-Proclaimed Fascist Raises $18K and Counting After He's Fired Over Mehdi Hasan Debate

Connor expressed that if Trump is anti-constitution, good, showing his belief in autocracy but distancing himself from Trump while identifying as a Catholic.
US politics
#local-government
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

Trump doubles down on Alcatraz reopening with officials' SF visit

Pam Bondi will reopen Alcatraz the same day Trump lets her release the Epstein files. So, never,” Izzy Gardon, Newsom's director of communications, told SFGATE.
California
#trump-administration
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Trump is banning diversity programs. What's lost in the DEI purge?

The anti-DEI movement is seen as a strategy to reverse civil rights progress.
Ambiguity around DEI definitions fuels political controversy.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

House approves DOGE-backed spending cuts to NPR, PBS, and foreign aid

House votes narrowly to cut $9.4 billion in approved spending, sparking significant partisan debate over the implications and motivations behind the cuts.
NYC politics
fromsilive
2 months ago

NYC mayoral candidate calls for debate with Rep. Malliotakis on 'Big Beautiful Bill' vote

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis is challenged to debate her vote that benefits wealthy Americans at the expense of Medicaid funding.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
US politics

That's Not True! Stop!' Jessica Tarlov Throws Down With Co-Host While Debunking Claim Jailed Migrant Was a Gang Member

Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Trump is banning diversity programs. What's lost in the DEI purge?

The anti-DEI movement is seen as a strategy to reverse civil rights progress.
Ambiguity around DEI definitions fuels political controversy.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

House approves DOGE-backed spending cuts to NPR, PBS, and foreign aid

House votes narrowly to cut $9.4 billion in approved spending, sparking significant partisan debate over the implications and motivations behind the cuts.
NYC politics
fromsilive
2 months ago

NYC mayoral candidate calls for debate with Rep. Malliotakis on 'Big Beautiful Bill' vote

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis is challenged to debate her vote that benefits wealthy Americans at the expense of Medicaid funding.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
US politics

That's Not True! Stop!' Jessica Tarlov Throws Down With Co-Host While Debunking Claim Jailed Migrant Was a Gang Member

fromStreetsblog
6 days ago

Thursday's Headlines: Jerry Nadler Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Nadler accused Duffy of misrepresenting subway crime statistics and pointed out that major crime in transit is down 3 percent since last year and 8 percent since 2019.
New York City
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Badenoch and PM spar over 'modest income' tax pledge

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander claimed that individuals on 'modest' incomes would be shielded from tax increases in upcoming budgets, causing confusion over definitions.
US politics
#media
#air-conditioning
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Taoiseach accuses Pearse Doherty of 'asserting falsehoods' over claim Japan flight rebooked for hurling semi-final

The story was "unequivocally and categorically" wrong, he said, because the Cork v Dublin All-Ireland hurling semi-final was due to begin at 5pm.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

The U.S. birth rate is falling fast. Why? It's complicated

The total fertility rate is a small number with big consequences. It measures how many babies, on average, each woman will have over her lifetime.
US politics
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Mairia Cahill: Making money out of our revolutionary past is sacrilege - unless it's Sinn Fein doing it

Mary Lou McDonald called the Government's redevelopment plans for the GPO a "betrayal of history", emphasizing that she does not want a shopping centre on sacred revolutionary ground.
US politics
#healthcare
#germany
Germany politics
fromThe Local Germany
3 months ago

'Denial of reality': Is Germany's future government ignoring the threat of climate change?

Germany's new coalition government risks undermining climate policy despite promises to meet emissions targets.
Germany politics
fromThe Local Germany
3 months ago

'Denial of reality': Is Germany's future government ignoring the threat of climate change?

Germany's new coalition government risks undermining climate policy despite promises to meet emissions targets.
#trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

They Support Hamas, So I Don't Know': GOP Senator Not Sure About Trump Accepting Jet from Qatar

Sen. Rick Scott opposes Trump accepting a Qatari airplane due to Qatar's support for Hamas.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

Overnight Senate voting on 'Big, Beautiful Bill' pushed off after early vote barely passes

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

They Support Hamas, So I Don't Know': GOP Senator Not Sure About Trump Accepting Jet from Qatar

Sen. Rick Scott opposes Trump accepting a Qatari airplane due to Qatar's support for Hamas.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

Overnight Senate voting on 'Big, Beautiful Bill' pushed off after early vote barely passes

#zohran-mamdani
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Cuomo and others take aim at Zohran Mamdani in heated NYC mayoral debate

Zohran Mamdani is gaining traction in the NYC mayoral race, raising concerns about his inexperience amid escalating criticisms.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Cuomo and others take aim at Zohran Mamdani in heated NYC mayoral debate

Zohran Mamdani is gaining traction in the NYC mayoral race, raising concerns about his inexperience amid escalating criticisms.
#iran
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago
US politics

We Do It All the Time, Who's Gonna Stop Us?' Boasts CNN's Scott Jennings in Debate About U.S. Violating International Law

fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago
US politics

We Do It All the Time, Who's Gonna Stop Us?' Boasts CNN's Scott Jennings in Debate About U.S. Violating International Law

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

More Guts And Balls Than You': Democrat Throws Down With Hegseth on Defying a Trump Order to Shoot Protestors

Hegseth finally responded, As I've said time and time again through interruption, they're there to protect law enforcement. Do they have the ability to arrest?
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

There hasn't been a big chancellor' since Osborne: IFS chief gives final mark

Johnson expresses a baffled frustration at the standard of political debate about fiscal policy and criticizes Labour's approach to the winter fuel allowance.
UK politics
#lgbtq-rights
SF politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Battle over transgender athletes' participation in girls sports comes to California Capitol

California legislators are debating bills to restrict transgender athletes' participation in youth sports, reversing current protections aligned with gender identity.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
SF LGBT

Democratic Rep. Sara Jacobs exposes Pete Hegseth's anti-trans hypocrisy during embarrassing House hearing

SF politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Battle over transgender athletes' participation in girls sports comes to California Capitol

California legislators are debating bills to restrict transgender athletes' participation in youth sports, reversing current protections aligned with gender identity.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
SF LGBT

Democratic Rep. Sara Jacobs exposes Pete Hegseth's anti-trans hypocrisy during embarrassing House hearing

#immigration
#congress
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Refuses to Yield To Disrespectful Men' As Republican Tells Her To Stop Addressing the Camera'

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez criticized proposed Medicaid cuts and emphasized the need for exemptions related to women's health issues, notably after miscarriages.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

What to know about the CBO-the office calling out Trump's tax bill

The Congressional Budget Office plays a crucial role in providing impartial fiscal analysis amidst political disputes over federal legislation.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Marjorie Taylor Greene Wildly Defends Not Voting For Anti-Semitism Bill: Prioritizing One Group' Fuels Anti-Semitism

NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Refuses to Yield To Disrespectful Men' As Republican Tells Her To Stop Addressing the Camera'

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez criticized proposed Medicaid cuts and emphasized the need for exemptions related to women's health issues, notably after miscarriages.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

What to know about the CBO-the office calling out Trump's tax bill

The Congressional Budget Office plays a crucial role in providing impartial fiscal analysis amidst political disputes over federal legislation.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Marjorie Taylor Greene Wildly Defends Not Voting For Anti-Semitism Bill: Prioritizing One Group' Fuels Anti-Semitism

fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

Camden leader backs equality police as culture war spreads in Labour

Cllr Richard Olszewski emphasized that embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) will create a fairer, innovative Camden, highlighting the need for different perspectives.
UK politics
fromThe Philosopher
1 month ago

"The Abolitionism-Reformism Spectrum": A Conversation with Jason Warr

"The debate between prison reformists and prison abolitionists is raw and heavily politicised, increasing the risk of misunderstanding each other's positions rather than engaging meaningfully."
philosophy
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tice defends Reform MP's question on burqa ban after Zia Yusuf resignation

Politics can be brutal and we must not force discussions about policies like a burqa ban underground, especially when other European countries have implemented them.
UK politics
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

'Outrageous behavior': ICE arrests spark strong reactions from readers

Recent ICE detentions in Massachusetts have provoked public outrage and debate over immigration policy and enforcement practices.
#progressive-politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

WATCH: Fireworks At NYC Mayoral Debate When Progressive Candidate Is Asked Do You Believe In a Jewish State of Israel?'

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

WATCH: Fireworks At NYC Mayoral Debate When Progressive Candidate Is Asked Do You Believe In a Jewish State of Israel?'

NYC politics
fromCity & State NY
1 month ago

5 moments that defined the first NYC mayoral primary debate

Cuomo remains a leading candidate in the NYC mayoral race despite significant opposition criticism during the first debate.
#welfare-policy
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Experts back DfE's claim free school meals plan will lift 100,000 English children out of poverty but say only over time politics live

UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Experts back DfE's claim free school meals plan will lift 100,000 English children out of poverty but say only over time politics live

Child poverty became a key topic in political debate due to Kemi Badenoch's questioning of Labour's stance on the two-child benefit cap.
#immigrant-rights
California
fromSan Jose Inside
2 months ago

Newsom Proposes Freezing Medi-Cal Enrollment for Undocumented Immigrants

Governor Newsom proposes to freeze Medi-Cal enrollment for low-income immigrants and impose premiums to save $5 billion.
fromKqed
1 month ago
US politics

What is Due Process? Courts Push Back as Trump Moves to Limit This Right | KQED

California
fromSan Jose Inside
2 months ago

Newsom Proposes Freezing Medi-Cal Enrollment for Undocumented Immigrants

Governor Newsom proposes to freeze Medi-Cal enrollment for low-income immigrants and impose premiums to save $5 billion.
fromKqed
1 month ago
US politics

What is Due Process? Courts Push Back as Trump Moves to Limit This Right | KQED

#election-2023
NYC politics
fromNBC New York
1 month ago

What time is tonight's NYC Democratic mayoral primary debate? Details to know

The first NYC Democratic mayoral primary debate will occur on June 4, featuring nine qualified candidates.
NYC politics
fromNBC New York
1 month ago

What time is tonight's NYC Democratic mayoral primary debate? Details to know

The first NYC Democratic mayoral primary debate will occur on June 4, featuring nine qualified candidates.
US politics
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Trump is forcing states to funnel grant money to Starlink, Senate Democrats say

Critics of the BEAD program's overhaul warn of potential delays in broadband deployment due to regulatory changes.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Trans athlete in political storm earns, and shares, first place in event

AB Hernandez shared first place in high jump and triple jump amidst political controversy over transgender participation in girls' sports.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

The Biglaw Executive Orders Get The FedSoc Echo Chamber Treatment - Above the Law

George Conway criticizes executive orders as unconstitutional; contrasting views emerge within the Federalist Society event.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Tanaiste not against Dail working through summer to progress Occupied Territories Bill

We need to see this bill enacted as a matter of urgency, even if this means recalling the Dáil next week and delaying summer recess, said Ms Stephenson.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Poland presidential debate puts Ukraine and Europe centre stage

The election has become a referendum on an unpopular coalition government, with pivotal issues like Poland's relations with Ukraine and EU policies at stake.
US Elections
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

NYC Comptroller challenges Rep. Malliotakis to debate over her vote to slash Medicaid

City Comptroller Brad Lander has challenged Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis to a debate over her controversial vote on Medicaid funding cuts affecting New Yorkers.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Hold on! No!' CNN Anchor Shuts Down Trump Fan Claiming Dems Had No Right to Walk Into ICE Facility

Abby Phillip affirmed the oversight rights of Congress members regarding access to ICE facilities, challenging Joe Borelli's claims.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Top Democrat Rips Red Taker States' Getting Subsidized By Blue Donor States' Like New York: That's Actually Not Fair'

Hakeem Jeffries criticizes GOP members for wanting to maintain SALT deduction cap that unfairly burdens high-tax states.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Stephen A. Smith Presses Bill O'Reilly On Trump Floating Third Term: I Thought Your Party Preached About the Constitution!'

Donald Trump's comments about a potential third presidential term provoke strong reactions, highlighting divisions in political ideology and principles among party lines.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Stephen A. Smith Presses Bill O'Reilly On Trump Floating Third Term: I Thought Your Party Preached About the Constitution!'

Donald Trump's comments about a potential third presidential term provoke strong reactions, highlighting divisions in political ideology and principles among party lines.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Why is Israel still in Eurovision? The answer is more complex than you might think | Chris West

Eurovision fans are conflicted about Israel's participation, questioning if it contradicts the event's spirit of love and peace.
#transgender-rights
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

I responded to a moderate's anti-trans sports views. Here's what happened

Transgender sports participation ignites debate around trans rights, revealing moderates' uncertainties.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Republicans seek more state laws on transgender people, putting Democrats on the spot

Republicans are focusing on transgender issues in state legislatures, filing many restrictive bills affecting civil rights and sports participation.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

New York legislature passes long-delayed state budget - including provision for AG Letitia James' legal defense

New York's $254 billion state budget was passed after a month of delays, with controversy over provisions for legal fees related to state employees.
#elon-musk
US politics
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

At Harvard, a clash between democracy and monarchy

Curtis Yarvin argues for a replacement of American democracy with one-man rule, gaining traction among influential right-wing figures.
Video games
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

The Fight for the Soul of Video Games

EVE Online's conflict illustrated a profound ideological battle reflecting real-world tensions within a virtual universe.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

MAGA influencer Charlie Kirk sparks division during San Francisco State campus visit

Despite the backlash, the event aimed to spark dialogue across the political spectrum, promoting civil discourse and finding common ground.
Left-wing politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Labour minister sorry over grooming gangs remark

Lucy Powell clarifies her comments on grooming gangs, emphasizing the seriousness of child exploitation despite criticism of political exploitation of the topic.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

I Don't Want to Live in a Country That Makes T-Shirts': James Carville Snaps During Town Hall

James Carville criticized the notion of prioritizing American manufacturing of low-value items like t-shirts during a heated discussion.
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
2 months ago

U.S. Energy Secretary Tries to Blame Renewables for Spain's Power Outage

It's very sad to see what's happened to Portugal and Spain and so many people there. But you know, when you hitch your wagon to the weather, it's just a risky endeavor.
Europe news
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

UK ministers face questions over supreme court gender ruling repercussions

Ministers are pressured to clarify the Supreme Court ruling's impact on transgender people's daily lives and protections in society.
Privacy technologies
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Section 230 helped create the internet. What happens if it goes away?

Section 230 faces potential repeal by 2027, which could lead to significant changes in online content moderation and liability.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Word of the Week: The swashbuckling origins and evolution of 'filibuster'

Sen. Cory Booker's speech broke the record for longest Senate floor speech, highlighting the tradition of the filibuster without blocking specific legislation.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Al Sharpton and Charlamagne Clash Over Trump, Whether Harris Suffered' From Democratic Brand': I Don't Accept That'

To say that a man with 34 felony convictions, found guilty of sexual harassment, is better than a woman who did everything right... is to make us appear like we're not serious.
US Elections
from48 hills
3 months ago

Bay Area Derby skates into new season-and all are welcome to the jam - 48 hills

As for trans women who play in women's sports, trans women are women. They belong in sports. To exclude us from sports is to exclude us from public life.
LA Kings
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